Accumulating Wealth

New practice construction can be a costly asset to add to your financial plan. Is it the right move though? The guys cover a topic smorgasbord this week, from ground-up construction costs, capital market expectations, what the latest CPI report means and more. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

What's the DSO market look like? Is now the right time to sell, or is there something worth holding off for? Though there is no way to predict the future market, past performance can help explain the current trends. The guys are joined by two special guests to dive into timing a DSO or private equity sale and when is the right time to transition your practice. LINKS 7 Pillars cainwatters.com Submi...

DeepSeek has made a big splash, bringing a shift to the technology of AI and impacting the tech section of the S&P 500. The Fed is taking a pause, responding to the state of inflation and preparing for the impact of new tariffs. The guys dive into this and more in another episode of topic smattering. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

With a new president in office, what does the future hold for infrastructure spending, inflationary policies and data centers? A guest joins the guys to discern how potential policies and technological developments may impact the broader market. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

Though it's impossible to accurately predict everything that will happen in the market in the coming year, Hunter and Judson don't shy away from the challenge as they take a stab at their 2025 predictions. From Fed rates to AI and, of course, Super Bowl picks, who do you agree with in this year's lineup? LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

Between football, market performance and Fed cuts, last year provided some expected and unexpected happenings. The guys are revisiting the predictions they made for what would happen in 2024 and how they held up against what the year brought. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

The new year is a perfect time to get a head start on your estate plan. Depending on the size of your estate, strategies and tax planning will look a little different. A guest joins the guys to discuss the importance of establishing an estate plan, a list of documents to include and when your current estate plan may need updating. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

The new year brings spikes in gym memberships and travel plans, but what about financial resolutions? The guys help you set your financial goals for the new year, from updating estate plans, adding new saving strategies, credit monitoring and more. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

In this special holiday episode, the guys are going through their wish list for the economy in 2025. Hoping Sanra will bring them tax reform, easing of long-term rates and wholesale insurance reform, they also discuss how the new administration may bring changes for the upcoming year. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

Getting financially organized can feel overwhelming when done at the last minute, so preparing ahead of time for the upcoming year is crucial. Not only will setting a cadence of payments and document submissions help your advisor, but it will also help you make the most out of your financial plan. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

Student loan debt can be daunting, as it stays with you for years post-graduation and there are several philosophies on how to work payments into your financial plan. The guys are joined by a special guest to discuss PAYE versus SAVE payment plans, average rates and considerations of refinancing your loans. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

The holiday season is here, bringing a time of joy and giving, but for some, it's a budgeting nightmare. With seemingly endless gifts to buy, setting boundaries around how much you're spending can be a difficult task. The guys offer tips on setting a holiday budget and sticking to it. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

The IRS released the new tax-advantaged contribution limits for next year, and the guys walk through the numbers for 401(k), IRAs, capital gain rates and more. Though the revised contribution limits aren't as significant as hoped, they will still provide the opportunity to save more. LINKS Notice 2024-80 cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

Many market sectors continued to be up since the election, but oil was down 5%. With the new administration, what is the future of energy, including oil and renewables? The guys revisit their post-election analysis, diving into the potential future of energy production, crypto trends and merger and acquisition regulations. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

Election night brought a generational day in the market, with the S&P 500, mid- and small-caps and the Russell 2000 Index all up. Why were these surges so drastic and will these surges last with the new presidency? The guys dive into what the election results mean big picture for the economy in four significant policy categories: tariffs, taxes, immigration and infrastructure. LINKS cainwatters.co...

It's Election Day, and the guys share why it's crucial to avoid attempting to time the market during this transitional period. They also discuss which states face the heaviest taxpayer burden, how the tenure treasury bond yield impacts mortgage rates and how to be cautious of letting emotions dictate your investments. LINKS Truth in Accounting Financial State of the States cainwatters.com Submit a...

There's a significant difference in the way men and women make financial decisions and feel towards their investments. A special guest joins the guys to share research on gender differences in financial planning and why it's so important to intentionally spread financial literacy. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

In many states, a large portion of energy consumption is dedicated to data processing centers, fueling the way for technological development. In addition to talking about national energy distribution, the guys discuss near-shoring possibilities, the influence of fiscal policy against fixed rate payments, and possible solutions to Social Security funding. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Fac...

If Social Security continues its path of smaller COLA increases and higher wage bases each year, where does that leave the future of the program? This week, the guys are smattering on a few different topics, from social security increases and active participation in pension plans to state-mandated qualified retirement plans. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

The U.S. national debt continues to grow by the trillions, but can we articulate what that means? And while our portfolios still seem intact, does the U.S. debt really even matter? Managing Director of Tectonic Advisors Brad Sanders joins the guys to review the U.S. debt report card and discuss how we got to this point, the causes and effects of unipolarity, and even offers a fresh perspective on...

To celebrate their 200th episode, the guys explore some of the most outlandish tax deduction cases. And since those likely won't pass muster, they share their own approved end-of-year tax tips. From retirement contributions to business expenses and pass-through entity taxes, make sure your tax planning strategy is ready for the year-end. Plus, the Fed cut rates and the guys cover what this may mea...

Have associate doctors' salaries grown over the last few years? Are dentists nationwide getting the medical benefits and PTO they desire? The guys are diving into Dental Post's 2024 Dental Industry Salary Report and seeing where the salaries of nationwide dental offices have changed and where they're going. LINKS Dental Post 2024 Dental Industry Salary Report cainwatters.com Submit a Question Face...

It's never too late (or too early) to strengthen your financial knowledge and apply it to your life. Whether you're headed off to college, paying for your children's college, or still recovering from college debt, the 3to1 Foundation helps audiences of all ages learn more about saving, goal setting, budgeting, investing and debt management. A special guest joins this episode to share their work th...

What might a rate hike mean for U.S. debt? How will the election and a rate cut affect market stability? The guys discuss the upcoming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, if it's wise to try to avoid peril in the market by pulling your investments and how the irrational behavior of some markets doesn't always reflect what's going on in the broader economy. LINKS cainwatters.com Submit a Question...

With the U.S. debt at an all-time high and tax rate increases seemingly being the only solution, how can you proactively design your portfolio? Hunter and Judson discuss making financial plans with tax rate changes in mind, distribution planning and where to put your savings. Plus, they give their college football predictions for their alma maters and which teams will end up in the playoffs this s...